When you're in the heat of a cleaning binge the last thing you want to do is lug a nasty trash bag all over the house. Instead, Real Simple recommends repurposing a collapsible laundry bin to handle the task and make trash collection a bit easier.

If you have a collapsible hamper like this one, toss a trash bag inside and you have an easy to carry around container. It's handy for when you're cleaning, but might also make a good stand-in for barbecues or other events where you need a trash can around.